Forensic Scientist II - DNA

Duties

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Examine and process evidentiary samples for bodily fluids and DNA using a variety of techniques including DNA extraction, PCR amplification, and capillary electrophoresis manually and using robotic platforms
• Analyze and interpret DNA data using manual and software-based platforms
• Prepare technical reports based on results and conclusions, perform statistical analyses, complete technical reviews of casework, and provide expert testimony in court
• Complete technical and administrative reviews of casework completed by others
• Administrative duties including logging laboratory requests and transferring evidence
• Communicate with detectives and prosecutors about case information
• Provide courtroom testimony as an expert witness
• Train other forensic scientists
• Serve as project leader for laboratory projects
• All duties shall be performed in accordance with the Crime Laboratory's Quality Assurance Manual, DNA Technical, Training and CODIS Manuals, and Safety Manual.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a bachelor's or an advanced degree in biology-, chemistry-, or forensic science-related area with at least twenty-one (21) semesters or thirty-two (32) quarter hours in forensic science, chemistry, biology, computer science, computer forensics, or a closely related field
• Coursework must include graduate or undergraduate coursework in each of the following subject areas (transcript required):
• Biochemistry
• Genetics
• Molecular Biology
• Statistsics and/or Population Genetics
• Analysts who have completed coursework with titles other than those listed above must produce pertinent materials (syllabus, letter from the instructor, or other documentation) that support the course content
• Three (3) years of recent forensic laboratory experience with authorization to perform DNA Profile Determination, Individual Characteristic Database, Physical Comparison, and Qualitative Determination in the Biology discipline. A master’s degree in forensic science, biology, chemistry, or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. A doctorate in any of those fields may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the assigned forensic specialization(s) and related foundational sciences; considerable knowledge of crime laboratory equipment, instrumentation, hardware, software applications, operating systems, and procedures; considerable knowledge of laboratory safety; general knowledge of applicable accreditation standards in forensics; ability to perform, analyze, and interpret results of laboratory tests with minimal supervision; ability to think analytically and apply critical thinking in the analysis and interpretation of evidence and results; ability to write clear, concise reports and maintain accurate records; proficiency in public speaking; ability to identify and utilize personal protective equipment; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to instruct and lead the work of others; ability to maintain confidentiality.

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